Is this a club or a carnival? A bar or an art museum? These are questions you probably never thought you’d have to ask yourself, but these new openings in Singapore will have you thinking twice… or maybe just Instagramming up a storm. Herewith, a few unconventional things that you’ll be gawking over.

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Have fun on a ferris wheel and a slide at Marquee

Come Apr 12, partying in Singapore will never be the same again when the biggest club in Singapore lands with what could be the largest soiree of the year. The 2,300 sqm lavish mega club takes over the space formerly occupied by one of the theatres at Marina Bay Sands. The main showstoppers of the club are a fully-functioning eight-armed ferris wheel and a giant slide on its three-storey premises. Each pod on the ferris wheel takes you up to 21m in the air above the sea of revellers on the dancefloor below. Perfect for selfies.

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It’s also about the people you’ll find here

Every party animal worth their salt would know that internationally-renowned DJs often grace the decks at the megaclub’s venues in New York, Las Vegas and Sydney. Think the likes of Armin van Buuren, Alesso, Kaskade, Post Malone and Travis Scott. Naturally, we’ve got high expectations for the line-up of DJs and artists for its Singapore launch next month are sky-high. That's not all. Speakeasy-style lounge Avenue (pictured) will open its doors in May. It's nestled within the same complex as Marquee - think of it as what Capital is to Zouk. Watch this space.

Update: Marquee has announced its line-up for its first two weekends in Singapore. Tiesto and Afrojack helm the decks opening weekend (Apr 12 and 13), while Above & Beyond and Steve Aoki will spin on Apr 19 and 20 respectively.

Every piece of art that adorns the walls of the month-old Monarchy is for sale. The portraits of British icons by American artist Alex Wakefield — all with a touch of whimsy — are in line with the vibe of the 334sqm cocktail bar and ultra lounge, which pays a royal homage to all things British. Prices of the artworks range from $12,000 for one of a reel queen, Dame Helen Mirren, to $24,000 for one of the real queen, Queen Elizabeth II.

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Welcome to… 10 Downing Street?

You won’t be faulted for thinking that you’ve been teleported to London when you arrive. The entrance has been made in the likeness of the famous front door, though Theresa May probably won’t be there to welcome you. But you may just spot the masterminds behind The Monarchy: Robbie Hoyes-Cock, the founder of the glam Podium Lounge parties at F1, and Steve Yallop (pictured), the man behind Pangaea at MBS.

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Inside The Monarchy

The interior is understatedly regal, and the dapper bartenders are always spiffed up like they’ve just walked straight out of the Peaky Blinders set. What’s most charming here, though, are the 18 cocktails with monikers that would delight any Britpop nerd — they’re named after British chart-toppers through the years, from Blur’s ‘Parklife’ to Oasis’ ‘Champagne Supernova’.

Fun fact: New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport was originally known as Idlewild Airport until the 1960s, so it’s no secret that this three-week-old cocktail bar harks back to the Golden Age of air travel. You’re transported into another realm when you enter this sultry space that’s dripping in retro sophistication and decadence (this must’ve been how they travelled in First Class back in the day). Even its tipples are inspired by cities like Rome, Lisbon, New York, Casablanca, and Havana (ooh nana). But any seasoned globetrotter will tell you that the best gems are found when you go off the beaten path. The equivalent over here is something called the Cabinet of Curiosities. Intrigued? Read on.

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Behold the Cabinet of Curiosities

Keep your eyes peeled for a secret corner tucked away by the bar (psst, it’s close to the entrance). This, ladies and gents, is the Cabinet of Curiosities. If you ask nicely, the good folks at Idlewild may even give you a little tour. On the gleaming shelves of the Cabinet of Curiosities are 50 rare spirits (on top of the bar’s array of 250) with names and origins so exotic, you should probably memorise the next few lines to impress your date. See if you can spot the Singani from Bolivia, the national liquor of the country that’s a distillate from white Muscat of Alexandria grapes and only produced in the Bolivian high valleys. Then there’s the La Raphaëlle from France made from over 100 plants, seeds, flowers, roots and barks from the Eyguebelle herbarium. There’s also a collection of trinkets and paraphernalia accumulated from around the world.

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A closer look at Narnia, we mean, the Cabinet of Curiosities

Idlewild is at 80 Middle Road. Open 5pm to 1am (Tues, Thur and public holidays); 5pm to 2am (Fri, Sat and eve of public holidays). Closed Sun and Mon. More info at www.idlewild.sg.

Photos: Idlewild

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Relive your growing years with Tom Cruise posters at Risky Business

Tom Cruise fans, this is where you go to geek out over your idol’s illustrious career, right from the days of his 1983 breakthrough hit, Risky Business. The homage to the star is all over this new 1,100 sq ft watering hole, from the 80’s and 90’s retro Tom Cruise posters that wouldn’t look out of place in a teenage girl’s room, to the menu that takes its cues from a few Cruise classics. We don’t need to tell you which flick You Can’t Handle the Vermouth is inspired by (okay, A Few Good Men). The bar’s take on the classic Old Fashioned can be found in the cheekily named Your Ego is Writing Cheques Your Body Can’t Cash, named after a Top Gun bon mot. And if you’re not a huge Tom Cruise fan, it's not hard to soak in the fun vibes with its playlist of singalong hits from the 60s to the 90s.

Risky Business is at 37 Duxton Hill. Open Mon to Sat, 5pm to midnight. More info at www.riskybusiness.bar.